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S.RES.75: A resolution condemning the Government of Iran for its state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced March 12, 2013
- Latest Major Action Dec. 20, 2013
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
35 (22 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 12 Republicans)
Bill Summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on December 18, 2013. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Condemns Iran for its state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights. Calls on Iran to release the 7 imprisoned leaders, the 12 imprisoned educators, and all other prisoners held solely on account of their religion. Calls on...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Dec. 20, 2013 |
Passed the SenateResolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9111-9114; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S9111-9113; text as passed Senate: CR S9113-9114) |
| Dec. 18, 2013 |
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 269.
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| Dec. 18, 2013 |
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
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| Dec. 18, 2013 |
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
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| March 12, 2013 |
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1713-1714)
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| March 12, 2013 |
Introduced in the Senate by Mark Steven Kirk (R-Ill.) |